Job Summary
MicroVentures is looking for a Venture Analyst to help conduct due diligence for investments in startups. The Venture Analyst plays a key role in presenting findings to angel investors, venture capitalists, and high-net worth individuals through high quality written reports. The Venture Analyst will work directly with investment targets to complete a thorough due diligence process.
Primary Responsibilities
Reading/reviewing business plans and pitch decksAssessing market/company attractiveness to help identify compelling businessesInvolvement in all aspects of due diligence on new investments (business analysis, industry theses, competitive landscape, business/pricing model, and data collection)Writing comprehensive research reports about investment opportunitiesSkillfully mining data sources for relevant informationAdditional Responsibilities
Startup AnalysisMarket/vertical researchStartup competition researchAnalysis of each startup’s investor documents and capital raise detailsStaying current on tech industry trendsReviewing and understanding investor documents and other capital raise detailsConstructing accurately detailed summaries of the startup’s business modelFinding accurate information from reputable sourcesMonitoring the venture capital and tech startup landscapeRequired Qualifications
You must have a strong understanding of financing and accountingYou must be familiar with the investment due diligence processYou must have excellent interpersonal skills and a demonstrated ability to thrive in an entrepreneurial environment with limited supervisionStrong writing and grammar skills are a mustA due diligence writing sample will be requestedPerks
Annual discretionary bonusHealthcare, dental, vision, disability401(k) + matchCompany equityA challenging, fast-paced, continually changing environmentFully stocked break room
